Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sessa Marine C52 2009 vs Sessa Marine Dorado 26 Outboard 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sessa Marine C52 2009 vs Sessa Marine Dorado 26 Outboard 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Sessa Marine Dorado 26 Outboard 2013 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Sessa Marine C52 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sessa Marine C52 2009 carries 528 gallons versus 77 gallons in the Sessa Marine Dorado 26 Outboard 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sessa Marine C52 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Sessa Marine Dorado 26 Outboard 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sessa Marine C52 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sessa Marine C52 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 52,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sessa Marine Dorado 26 Outboard 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail52.00 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. (8.55 m)
Length - Feet52
Length - Feet28.08
Length overall - Meters15.85
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Inches624
Length overall - Inches337
Beam16.00 ft
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.7 m)
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches192
Beam - Inches106
Draft [max] - Detail3.83 ft
Draft [max] - Detail15.4 in. (0.39 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches15.4
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,445 lbs. (2,470 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2469.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5445
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76.8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1998.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine modelnot available
Engine model(2) Yamaha F115 AETX
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail76.8 gal. (291 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp (184 kW)
Performance
Cruising speed25
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed31
Maximum speed30 knot
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity158
Water capacity21.1 gal. (80 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity3
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity5.3 gal. (20 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (46 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSessa Marine
Modelnot available
ModelDorado 26 Outboard
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Options / Other
Designernot available
DesignerChristian Grande